Rhythms Magazine Review

“For over three hardworking decades, Colin Hay has continued to record consistently good albums, and Next Year People is his latest admirable installment. Immediately identifiable by his uniquely husky voice, the autobiographical ‘Waiting in the Rain’ is vintage Hay, and there is more than enough to confirm that he has lost none of his ability to craft open hearted songs with insightful lyrics and catchy melodies.”